Midday Supervisory Assistant

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT); Gooderstone; On-site; GBP 3,097 - 3,786; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Gooderstone is looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will be calm and caring, promoting a safe and positive environment. This part-time role involves working 6.25 hours weekly during term time, with a salary of £3,442 p.a. The candidate must share the trust's Christian ethos and values. Applications are welcomed, and school visits are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be calm, caring, and patient.
• Enjoy working with children and supporting their wellbeing.
• Committed to the Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime.
• Promote safe and positive play.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Observant

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding role, supporting pupils during the lunchtime period and helping to ensure a safe, happy and positive environment for all children.

Responsibilities

• Be calm, caring and patient, with a positive approach to behaviour
• Enjoy working with children and supporting their wellbeing
• Promote safe, inclusive and positive play at lunchtimes
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents
• Be reliable, observant and able to respond appropriately to situations
• Work well as part of a team and follow school policies and procedures
• Show initiative and a willingness to help where needed
• Be committed to the shared goals and values of the Churchside Federation
• Have a firm commitment to our Christian ethos, vision and values

Working Hours

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30.

Salary and Contract

• Salary – Support Staff B, Pay Point 2, £3,442 actual per annum (£24,413 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part‑time: 6.25 hours per week, Term Time only
• Required ASAP

Contact

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

How to Apply

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from “Attachments”.

We would love to show you around our school so visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please email or call our school secretaries Michelle Mason/Tanya Copeland at 01366 328280 to arrange.

References may be requested prior to interview.

Closing Date and Interview

Closing date: 16 January 2026, 9am
Interview date: 19 January 2026

Safeguarding and Legal

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Application Notes

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.